Crotalus cerberus - Wikipedia
Crotalus cerberus is a venomous pit viper species [3][4] found in the southwestern United States. It is known as the Arizona black rattlesnake, black rattlesnake, and several other common names. [5] According to Wright and Wright (1957), adults grow to an average length of …
Arizona Black Rattlesnake Research - U.S. National Park Service
2022年6月3日 · Arizona black rattlesnakes were found to be relatively rare within the three Arizona national park units in which USGS research was conducted. Additionally, the research indicated that the species prefers specific habitats during both the summer active season and the winter hibernation season.
Understanding the Arizona Black Rattlesnake - Wild Explained
2023年9月14日 · The Arizona Black Rattlesnake (Crotalus cerberus) is a fascinating and elusive species native to the southwestern United States, primarily found in Arizona and New Mexico. In this article, we will delve into the biology, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and the intricate relationship between the Arizona Black Rattlesnake and humans.
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Arizona Black Rattlesnake - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · The Arizona black rattlesnake was the first rattlesnake seen interacting socially with other rattlesnakes. This venomous snake is usually between two and four feet long. The adults are dark brown to almost black, and juveniles are more brightly patterned.
Arizona Black Rattlesnake – Tucson Herpetological Society
The Arizona Black Rattlesnake (Crotalus cerberus) is a moderately-large (1219 mm TL) snake that is dark gray, dark olive, or dark brown with 25-46 dark blotches and light interspaces between the blotches. The blotches on the body morph into dark bands on the tail, which fade with age.
ARIZONA BLACK RATTLESNAKE
DESCRIPTION: A medium to large (up to 1,062 mm or 42″ in total length excluding rattle) rattlesnake with black blotches on a dark gray-brown to black background. Young have prominent brown blotches and facial markings on a light gray background. Coloration gradually darkens as the animal ages.
Arizona Black Rattlesnake - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures
The Arizona black rattlesnake (Crotalus cerberus) is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States. Like all other vipers, this species is distinguished by the presence of a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on both sides of the head.
14 Rattlesnakes in Arizona (With Pictures) - Wildlife Informer
The Arizona black rattlesnake is only found in central Arizona and areas of extreme wester New Mexico. As the name suggests they are almost completely black in color, but do have light rings along the length of their bodies.
Arizona Black Rattlesnake - save-the-buzztails
This species is recognizable for its dark coloration, with some populations being almost entirely black. Others may be dark brown or gray, with darker blotches that turn into bands running down their back. Juveniles are much lighter than adults, and darken as they age.
Arizona Black Rattlesnake | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
The Arizona black rattlesnake is a high-elevation medium-sized (<1,000 mm) rattlesnake found primarily in Arizona and extreme western New Mexico. Adults are dark brown or black in background color, with white- or yellow-edged barker hexagonal blotches.